Mike Ungar

Do not blame COVID-19 for your Poor Performance

Manufacturers that follow CDC guidelines to create a safe and healthy environment for their employees to be able to produce and serve customers are doing the right thing.  Plants don’t operate unless operators are kept safe and feel safe coming to work.  It is every manufacturer’s responsibility…


COMMUNICATION BREAKTHROUGH FOR BUSINESS (Digital Event)

Would you like to improve the effectiveness of your team?  Would you like to Better communicate with team members? Do you want to improve business results? The Communication Breakthrough for Business program combines powerful analytic tools with virtual group training for companies and individuals looking to take…


Looking for a “Silver Bullet” with 5S

Your plant manager goes on a benchmarking trip.  “I saw some great practices and a presentation on Lean.  I would like to deploy 5S throughout the plant.  It will help us improve safety, quality, and productivity.  Go make it happen.” You begin to do your homework.  You…


Five Lean Principles That Will Help Companies Through the Covid-19 Crisis

I am frequently asked by business leaders, owners, and manufacturers, what are the best ways to improve business results.  Whether in times of crisis or times of growth, the answer often lies in the application of the fundamental principles of Lean. There are five principles of Lean…


“Mission First, People Always”

One of the first things I learned as a 2nd Lieutenant Infantry Officer how important it was to ensure that soldiers were well taken care of. This is something that is paramount to the success of any professional military. At the same time, the Army exists to accomplish…